2018 Senior Scholarship Information

WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB

2018 Senior Scholarship Information

2909 Mansfield Boulevard - Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

Deadline to apply is 2:00pm Friday, April 20, 2018

The Wiregrass Ranch High School Athletic Booster Club will be providing 6-$500.00 athletic scholarships for the 2017-2018 academic school year. The scholarship is intended to reward athletes for their participation in Wiregrass Ranch High School sports, their support of the WRHS Athletic Booster Club and the community. This scholarship is given annually to student athletes who will be continuing their education at a college, university or academy. These one-time $500.00 awards are not based on financial need.

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their athletic success, dedication, sportsmanship, and leadership, as well as academic achievement and character. Applicant must submit the completed application and all the required attachments to the WRHS Booster Club mailbox at the school by Friday, April 20, 2018. Scholarships will be awarded to the selected seniors during the Senior Awards Ceremony on May17, 2018.

To be considered for a scholarship, student athletes must meet the following criteria:

Parent/Guardian must be a registered member of the WRHS Athletic Booster Club for a minimum of 2 of the student’s 4 years at WRHS, as verified by the WRHS Athletic Boosters.
Applicant must have been attending WRHS at least 2 years (not necessarily consecutive).
Student must have participated in an Athletic sport or Cheer Squad during their senior yearand be verified by the Booster Club Selection Committee with either the Athletic Director or Head Coach.
Cumulative un-weighted GPA of 3.0 – verified by the Booster Club Selection Committee with the Guidance Counselor for final grades as of April 20, 2018.
Letters of recommendations: 1 from a Coach / Teacher / Faculty member and 1 from a community Leader (Pastor, Business Owner, Scout Leader, etc.)
Applicant must have logged a minimum of 50 hours of Volunteer/Community Service hours during their High School career and must verify that they are recorded on your official school record prior to April 20, 2018.
Length of scholarship essays should be typed (double-spaced)and at least 300 words but not to exceed 400 words
The deadline to turn in the Scholarship and all accompanying forms is Friday, April 20, 2018.

Essay Requirements

This essay needs to be typed (double-spaced) and at least 300 words but not to exceed 400 words. This essay should answer the following 2 part question: What characteristics traits have you developed through participating in athletics here at Wiregrass Ranch High School?How will you apply these character traits in your future endeavors?

Application Submission Instructions

Please use a large manila envelope for submitting your application, essay, and two letters of reference, sealed with your signature across the seal. You may mail your application paperwork to the address listed above or drop it off at the front office and label your envelope, “Athletic Booster Club Senior Scholarship” to be placed in the Athletic Boosters mailbox.

Failure to comply with all the above steps or non-legible information will resultin the application being disqualified.

Please print legibly all the below information

Student Information

Student Name: ______Male: _____ Female: _____

Parent(s)/Guardian’s name(s):______

Address: ______City: ______

State: ____ Zip: ______Applicant’s DOB: ______Student ID#:______

Students Email Address: ______

Parent(s)/Guardian’s Email Address: ______

Parent(s)/Guardian’s Telephone Number(s): ______

WRHS Counselor: ______

Circle each year completed at Wiregrass Ranch High School: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Name of Institutionyou plan to attend: ______

Address: ______City: ______

State: ____ Zip: ______Student ID# (if known):______

College/Academy/University Counselor/Advisor Information

Name: ______Telephone Number: ______

Email Address (if known): ______

Student’s Signature: ______Date: ______

Parent/Guardian’s Signature: ______Date: ______

Activities

Community activities (list total number of volunteer hours and organization):

______

Extra-Curricular Activities other than athletics:

______

Athletic participation while attending high school; varsity and junior varsity:

______Year: ______

Leadership positions held in sports, and co-curricular activities:

______

Awards/Recognitions:

______

Work History:

______

WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB

2018 Senior Scholarship Recommendation Form

Dear Faculty Member: ______

(PRINT Faculty Member’s Name) (PRINT Sport/Activity)

RE: ATHLETE’S NAME: ______

The above referenced athlete is applying to receive a $500.00 scholarship from the WRHS Athletic Booster Club. On behalf of the Athletic Booster Club and the athlete, we would like for you to please take a moment to complete the following recommendation form, then: Place it in a sealed envelope with your signature across the seal, and return it back to the student.

Notice: This application must be returned to the athlete in time for them to meet their deadline of no later than the end of the school day, Friday, April 20, 2018 to prevent applicant’s disqualification.

When completing this form, please keep in mind that the goal of the Athletic Booster Club in awarding this scholarship is to provide an opportunity for a WRHS athlete who probably will not receive financial assistance based solely on athletic performance, but yet has made significant contributions to the team in other ways.

(Faculty Member: please mention applicants name only “once”- All names must be redacted )

The Athletic Booster Club thanks you for your time.

(Please Circle your selection)

AGREE DISAGREE

The athlete performs up to the best of his or her ability. 5 4 3 2 1

The athlete sets a good example for teammates/peers.5 4 3 2 1

The athlete exhibits good sportsmanship. 5 4 3 2 1

The athlete is a “team player.” 5 4 3 2 1

The athlete is willing to work hard to become better. 5 4 3 2 1

The athlete is a worthy candidate for this scholarship. 5 4 3 2 1

Faculty Member’s comments (Optional): ______

(PLEASE DO NOT MENTION CANDIDATE’S NAME)

______

(If needed, please make additional comments on back of this form. Thank You)

WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB

2018 Senior Scholarship Recommendation Form

Dear Coach: ______

(PRINT Coach’s Name) (PRINT Sport/Activity)

RE: ATHLETE’S NAME: ______

(Coach: please mention applicants name only “once” as we have to white-out all names.)

The Athletic Booster Club thanks you for your time.

(Please Circle your selection)

AGREE DISAGREE

The athlete performs up to the best of his or her ability. 5 4 3 2 1

The athlete sets a good example for teammates/peers.5 4 3 2 1

The athlete exhibits good sportsmanship. 5 4 3 2 1

The athlete is a “team player.” 5 4 3 2 1

The athlete is willing to work hard to become better. 5 4 3 2 1

The athlete is a worthy candidate for this scholarship. 5 4 3 2 1

Coach’s comments (Optional): ______

(PLEASE DO NOT MENTION CANDIDATE’S NAME)

______

(If needed, please make additional comments on back of this form. Thank You)

WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB

2018Senior Scholarship Recommendation Form

Dear Community Leader: ______

(PRINT Leader’s Name) (PRINT Sport/Activity)

RE: ATHLETE’S NAME: ______

(Leader: please mention applicants name only “once” as we have to white-out all names.)

The Athletic Booster Club thanks you for your time.

(Please Circle your selection)

AGREE DISAGREE

The athlete performs up to the best of his or her ability. 5 4 3 2 1

The athlete sets a good example for teammates/peers.5 4 3 2 1

The athlete exhibits good sportsmanship. 5 4 3 2 1

The athlete is a “team player.” 5 4 3 2 1

The athlete is willing to work hard to become better. 5 4 3 2 1

The athlete is a worthy candidate for this scholarship. 5 4 3 2 1

Leader’s comments (Optional): ______

(PLEASE DO NOT MENTION CANDIDATE’S NAME)

______

(If needed, please make additional comments on back of this form. Thank You)